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TX SB754
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mayes Middleton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health care practitioners and any other person from coercing or compelling individuals lawfully residing in Texas to obtain any health care service, including vaccinations, against their preference
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Requires health care practitioners to obtain informed consent before providing any health care service, with consent able to be given by the individual or authorized representatives such as guardians, parents, or medical power of attorney agents
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Prohibits adverse actions or penalties against individuals who refuse or fail to obtain a health care service, including immunizations in accordance with state law
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Provides exemptions for employees, service providers, and trainees at health care facilities from required health care services if they request an exemption based on sincerely held religious beliefs or a medical condition for which the service is contraindicated
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Establishes enforcement mechanisms including attorney general injunctive relief and civil liability of at least $5,000 in damages for health care practitioners who violate the chapter, with the prevailing party able to recover court costs and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Relating to informed consent requirements before the provision of health care services.
Health
Last Action
Co-author authorized
3/19/2025